Boilermaker

The Boilermaker is a beer with a shot of whisky alongside. Sip them in turn, or drop the shot in. A classic of the working man's bar.

Ingredients

• 1 pint (568ml) or bottle of lager or ale
• 25ml whisky or bourbon

Method

1. Pour: Pour the beer into a glass.
2. Shot: Pour the whisky into a shot glass.
3. Drink: Sip the whisky and chase it with the beer, or drop the shot into the beer.

Tips for the Perfect Boilermaker

• Pairing the beer and whisky is half the fun: try a stout with Irish whiskey or a lager with bourbon.
• Sipping is more popular in modern bars than dropping the shot in.
• Pace yourself: it's a strong combination.

Good to Know

In Scotland the pairing of a 'half' (whisky) and a 'half' (half pint of beer) is a long-standing pub tradition, known as a 'hauf an' a hauf'.

Please drink responsibly. Know your limits, and never drink and drive.